A guide to summer leg prep for busy mums

The days are getting longer and the temperatures are getting warmer – it’s time to put away the mum uniform and bring your legs out of hibernation.

In between running a household, maintaining a career, caring for children and navigating life’s constant juggle, there’s very little time to engage in longwinded beauty routines.

If the thought of bearing your legs is making you feel slightly uncomfortable, don’t panic; in the interest of getting a jumpstart on Summer, we’ve rounded up the best tips for prepping your legs so you can unveil them with nothing but confidence.

Firstly, say goodbye to dead skin

The starting point for smooth legs is a good exfoliation. There’s nothing like giving your skin a good scrub to get rid of dead skin, give your legs a radiant shine and make them feel super-soft to the touch.

As an added bonus, exfoliation helps protect against ingrown hair and boosts circulation – the benefits are endless! You can use a body scrub or a pair of exfoliating gloves in the shower, or combine both for an extra smooth result.

Next, dial up the hydration

With the dead skin gone, it’s time to turn your attention to locking in the moisture to ensure your legs look supple. Whether you use a cream, body butter or oil, make sure you apply it daily to reap the benefits.

And remember, the best time to moisturise is straight out of the shower when your skin is still slightly damp – this helps the cream trap more moisture and it’s easier to smooth it across your body.

Then get rid of those hairs

Unless you’ve spent vast amounts of money on laser hair removal, chances are your legs are sporting a few more hairs than they did at the start of winter. Shaving is simple, pain-free, cost effective and takes no longer than a couple of minutes in the shower.

For a super-speedy hack, keep a razor in your bag for touch-ups on the go. Opt for a razor with moisture strips for double-duty efficiency and you’ll be adding hydration as well.

Amp up your lower body workout

When it comes toning your legs, look no further than the twin rulers of the leg-building empire: lunges and squats. Both exercises use your glutes, quads and hamstrings to varying degrees and coupled together will have your legs looking sleek in no time.

Even better if you enlist the help of the kids: strap a toddler onto your front or an older kid onto your back and let them enjoy the ride as you squat and lunge, making it fun for them and amping up the resistance for you!

Make walking a daily habit

Walking has double benefits for busy mums: it’s a good way to reclaim some “me” time and relax at the end of a stressful day, and it’s an effective all-over workout that builds muscular strength and endurance in your legs.

If you’re feeling generous, you can occasionally take the kids with you for a family stroll. The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll notice the results.

*With summer just around the corner, keep your legs looking their absolute best with the Schick Intuition f.a.b razor — thanks to its bi-directional blades, it safely shaves forwards and backwards for an effortless shave experience!